Bicycle Accident Lawyer in Miami Beach, FL

Bicycle injuries are often severe, sometimes preventing you from working or requiring extensive medical care. If you have injuries from a cycling accident, speak with a bicycle accident lawyer in Miami Beach, FL about compensation.

Call the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine at 1-800-747-3733 for help with your bike accident case.

Proving Your Bicycle Accident Case

Establishing Fault in a Cycling Accident

It is necessary to identify and prove fault to recover compensation for your bicycling accident damages. Fault will depend on the details of the accident.

There are many different types of bicycling accidents we handle, including:

Establishing Liability for a Bicycle Accident

To build a compelling case, your attorney will prove the four elements of personal injury cases:

Duty of Care: The defendant held a legal duty of care to you. Florida expects automobile drivers to respect bicyclists’ right to the road.

Breach of Duty: The defendant acted negligently, such as by failing to yield to a bicyclist, turning in a bicyclist’s path, or opening a car door in front of the bicyclist.

Causation: The defendant’s negligence caused the bicycle accident.

Damages: You suffered damages because of your bike accident and injuries.

By collecting essential documents like medical records, police reports, eyewitness statements, and more, your bicycle accident lawyer in Miami Beach, FL can build a case that proves fault and liability. It might even be helpful to recreate the exact scene of the accident, for which your lawyer may work with an accident reconstruction expert.

Recoverable Damages in a Bicycle Accident Case

The actual recoverable damages for your case will depend on the details of your accident and injuries. Some of the damages for which bicycle accident victims may recover compensation include:

Work with an attorney at the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine to gather the evidence and documentation necessary to prove the value of your damages. Evidence to prove damages may include:

Medical records

Wage records (pay stubs, tax statements, etc.)

Expert testimony (doctor, engineer, vocational specialist, etc.)

You Must File Before the Statute of Limitations for Bike Accident Cases

Your claim must remain within Florida’s statute of limitation laws for personal injury, which establishes the time limit to file your case. All cases must be filed within four years of the date of the accident.

Call a Bicycle Accident Lawyer in Miami Beach, FL at Anidjar & Levine

Bicycle accident injuries can be overwhelming. You might have a lot of questions about fault and compensation.

If you were in a bicycle accident with a car, discuss your case with a Miami Beach, FL, lawyer who is familiar with the local bicycle rules, personal injury law, and insurance claims so we can assist you in navigating the legal process.

Call the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine at 1-800-747-3733, for a free consultation.